Subtract 40/30 from 12/56
1st number: 12/56, 2nd number: 1 10/30
12/56 - 40/30 is -47/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
40/30 = 40 × 28/30 × 28 = 1120/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/840 - 1120/840 = 180 - 1120/840 = -940/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/42
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